Best Aortic valve insufficiency Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 24

Performed over 4,000 open heart surgeries, including aortic valve procedures, at Koşuyolu Heart Hospital – one of Turkey's leading cardiac centers.

• Led heart transplant teams, performing 8 transplants as primary surgeon
• Founded cardiovascular surgery clinics at three major Turkish hospitals
• Specializes in complex redo valve surgeries and aortic dissection cases
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for valve procedures

900+ procedures in cardiology with 11 years of experience of experience – Dr. Faruk Gencoglu specializes in heart valve diseases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Performed surgery for 3,000+ cases including aortic valve treatments
• Served as clinical chief of open heart surgery for 11 years of experience
• Trained at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute
• Special focus on aortic-mitral-tricuspid valve diseases

Professor Gokhan Ertas has performed over 900 cardiology procedures at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with 21 years of experience of clinical expertise.

• Published 52 articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Trained at Thorax Center in the Netherlands
• Professor of cardiology with extensive research contributions

Prof. Dr. Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery, including aortic surgery, at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in robotic heart surgery using the Da Vinci system
• Over 28 years of experience of experience in cardiology and heart surgery
• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Bilim University
• Trained at Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium

Dr. Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization for heart surgery. He holds an associate professorship and is certified in robotic console surgery from Belgium.

• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and coronary artery disease.
• Performs robotic surgery, bypass grafting, and TAVI heart valve replacement.
• Published over 25 studies in journals like JAMA and Cardiovascular Journal of Africa.

Specializes in aortic valve procedures with extensive training at top institutions like Toronto General Hospital and University of Hannover-Freiburg.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expertise in heart transplantation from Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
• Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bayrampaşa Kolan Hospital
• Currently practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Professor Kazim Besirli has over 39 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery, specializing in aortic valve procedures at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.

• Completed specialization at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Holds a master's degree in Health Institutions Management
• Published over 200 articles in national and international journals
• Expert in cardiovascular traumatology and video-thoracoscopic endoscopic surgery
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty

Specializing in aortic valve insufficiency, Dr. Cinar brings over 38 years of experience of cardiovascular surgery expertise, including fellowship training in Canada.

• Trained at the University of Ottawa Heart Center – one of Canada’s top institutions
• Professor of cardiovascular surgery with extensive academic and clinical experience
• Member of the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Performs surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital

Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex pediatric cardiac defects, including aortic valve surgery, with over 39 years of experience of experience.

• Professor at Istanbul School of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Published more than 100 articles on cardiac surgical techniques
• Expert in neonatal cardiovascular surgery and congenital heart surgeries
• Performs aortic and left ventricular reconstruction surgeries

Specializing in advanced dental prosthetics – Dr. Filizcan focuses on digital dentistry and CAD-CAM restorations at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Ph.D. in Prosthetic Dentistry from Hacettepe University
• 28 years of experience teaching at Biruni University's Faculty of Dentistry
• Member of European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)
• Published research in prosthodontic material durability

Specializes in spine surgery and orthopedic trauma at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Expert in scoliosis, kyphosis, and childhood spinal diseases
• Fellowship at Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA
• Certified in Basic Microsurgery Course and AO Trauma Course
• Published research on degenerative spine and joint disorders
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Deser trained at prestigious international centers like Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, specializing in advanced aortic valve-preserving techniques.

• 19 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Trained in robotic heart surgery and advanced vascular techniques
• Board-certified with a Certificate of Proficiency in Cardiovascular Surgery
• Associate Professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
• Speaks fluent English for international patients

Specializes in arterial revascularization and major artery surgery – Dr. Ozkara brings decades of cardiovascular expertise to Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in congenital heart surgery and complex cases
• Published 24 international journal papers on cardiovascular topics
• Member of European Society of Vascular Surgery

Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings extensive cardiac surgery expertise, including research at King Faisal Heart Institute and academic roles at top Turkish universities.

• Specialized in cardiac surgery at Istanbul University
• Research experience at University of Rostock's Cardiac Surgery Department
• Fellowship at King Faisal Specialist Hospital's Heart Institute
• Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on cardiovascular treatments

Professor Cenap Zeybek specializes in pediatric cardiology, with extensive experience in aortic valve procedures.

• Performs heart valve replacements and aortic valve surgeries
• Trained at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Published numerous papers in pediatric cardiology
• Professor at a leading medical institution

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, with 40 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery.

• Specializes in aortic valve replacements and complex aortic repairs
• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support programs in Turkey
• Trained in advanced heart failure surgery in Germany, France, and the US
• Performs off-pump coronary bypass and hybrid cardiovascular procedures
• Active in developing total artificial heart surgery techniques

Dr. Hokenek specializes in cardiovascular surgery, with extensive experience in aortic valve procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 17 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Graduated from I.U. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Surgery
• Formerly worked at Acıbadem International Hospital and Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital
• Member of prestigious medical institutions throughout career

Dr. Burak Teymen specializes in coronary angiography and stent procedures at Emsey Hospital, with extensive training from Hacettepe and Maltepe Universities.

• Expert in coronary artery stenting and balloon procedures
• Performs peripheral artery interventions including atherectomy
• Focuses on heart failure and related diseases
• Graduated from Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools